South-East Senate caucus urges wider consultations on tax bills

South-East Senate caucus urges wider consultations on tax bills

By Fly Cable News

The South-East Caucus in the Senate has joined the growing calls for broader consultations on the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly.

The caucus announced its position on Monday following a closed-door meeting of senators from the five South-East states, held in the office of their leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South).

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Abaribe clarified that while the caucus does not oppose the proposed tax reforms, it believes more extensive engagement with stakeholders is necessary before the bills are fully considered by both chambers.

He said, “As senators from the South-East, we are not against the Tax Reform Bills. However, we insist on wider consultations with our constituents across the 15 senatorial districts, state governments, and other critical stakeholders in our zone.